SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) workplace temperature screening: Seasonal concerns for thermal detection in northern regions.

Workplace temperature screening has become standard practice during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The objective was to determine the consistency of four temperature devices during exposure to simulated and actual environmental conditions reflective of a workplace. An infrared (IR) digital thermometer (accuracy(A)±0.

Ergonomic and usability ratings of helmets and head-mounted personal protective equipment in industry.

Background: Anecdotal evidence from industry suggests that those working as arborists prefer to use minimal brim style, climbing helmets rather than traditional forestry helmets. In the mining industry, workers prefer wireless, LED cap lamps. Workers cite better comfort, better ability to see their work and better ventilation as reasons to use those helmets and cap lamps.

Evaluating the reliability of assessing home-packed food items using digital photographs and dietary log sheets.

Objective: To assess the reliability of manual data entry for home-packed food items by using digital photographs and dietary log sheets.

Methods: Data from 60 lunches were entered by researcher A and B independently. Researcher B re-entered researcher A's items within 1 week.

The effect of an on-body personal lift assist device (PLAD) on fatigue during a repetitive lifting task.

Occupations demanding frequent and heavy lifting are associated with an increased risk of injury. A personal lift assist device (PLAD) was designed to assist human muscles through the use of elastic elements. This study was designed to determine if the PLAD could reduce the level of general and local back muscle fatigue during a cyclical lifting task.